EP19. 1st Time Mom & Traditional Birth Attendant Free Births: Alisha’s Story!

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May 4, 2025 • 75 mins

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Alisha shares her journey as a first-time mother who chose free birth and her extensive background as a traditional birth attendant. Alisha starts by describing her life prior to entering birth work at age 14, including her exposure to home birth through her mother's experiences. She details her apprenticeship with a licensed midwife in California, discussing the challenges and criticism she faced as a young birth worker. Alisha also explains her transition from a cookie-cutter midwifery approach to a more traditional, individualized one, influenced by various independent birth education programs. She recounts her 48-hour labor with her daughter, emphasizing the importance of supportive care and informed decision-making. Finally, Alisha talks about her current work supporting women through private mentorship and birth services. 00:00 Introduction to Alicia's Birth Story 00:12 Alicia's Early Life and Introduction to Birth Work 03:01 Experiences and Challenges in Birth Work 04:36 Navigating Apprenticeships and Community Reactions 08:06 Transition to Independent Midwifery 11:21 Educational Path and Knowledge Gaps 25:34 Pregnancy Journey and Nutritional Focus 29:00 Navigating Pregnancy with Partner's Military Commitment 35:19 Deciding on a Free Birth 36:49 Minimal Prenatal Care and Early Pregnancy Experiences 39:44 Challenges with Dehydration and Gallbladder Attacks 49:07 Labor and Birth Story 01:05:51 Postpartum Recovery and Support 01:10:45 Transition to Birth Work and Mentorship 01:12:04 Reflections on Personal Birth Experience 01:14:10 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect EPISODE LINKS ALISHA.

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